Section 3:  The Future of Biodiversity

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Key Terms:
  • germ plasm
  • Endangered Species Act
  • habitat conservation plan
  • Biodiversity Treaty
Main Ideas:
  • Most major conservation efforts now concentrate on protecting entire ecosystems rather than individual species.
  • The Endangered Species Act establishes protections for endangered and threatened species in the United States.  The act has generated some controversy and has been amended several times.
  • International cooperation has led to increased recognition and protection of biodiversity worldwide.
  • The desire to protect biodiversity often conflicts with other human interests.